The day Americans pledged never to forget is being memorialized and remembered by Pana Junior High School, with band performances, student speeches, and gatherings around the flagpole, honoring those who fell victim to the September 11ths, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Panther Den Organization, an 8th-grade program, has coordinated the day for their classmates to become educated and bring attention to the tragedy.

Tess Casner, a student at Pana Jr. High says the events on 9/11 and their implications began to make sense by about 6th grade. Casner will lead Pana Jr. High in the pledge of allegiance to begin the remembrance.

Matt Miller, a Pana Jr. High Social Studies Teacher says the group has taken many opportunities In the last eight years to provide services in the community and to honor different groups like during 9/11 remembrance.

Lisa Mayhall, Principal at Pana Jr. High says the curriculum is catered by grade level to help effectively understand the events that took place on September 11th and that as a school, keeping this memory alive is very important.

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Tess Casner, Matt Miller, and Lisa Mayhall appeared as guests on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.